Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Engineer

Merritt Island, FL

Description

Support the NASA Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Services 3 (ELVIS 3) contract as part of the ZIN Technologies team in a wide range of assignments, including the assessments of analytical and/or systems engineering items throughout the life cycle for each NASA ELV mission and build cycle for each NASA vehicle and associated payload/spacecraft. Launch Vehicle systems of primary responsibility will be Electrical Controls, FTS and GPS Avionics.

Responsibilities:

• Assess analytical and/or systems engineering items throughout the life cycle for each NASA ELV mission and build cycle for each NASA vehicle and associated payload/spacecraft.
• Launch Vehicle systems of primary responsibility will be Electrical Controls, FTS and GPS Avionics.
• Perform reviews of Launch Vehicle Hardware documents
• Perform technical assessments of relevant issues that arise during the build, test & vehicle integration process.
• Evaluate issues with concise documentation of the issue as well as independent analysis and recommendations on how to resolve the issue.
• Communicate closely with both the NASA engineering and management teams, as well as Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC) engineers.
• Represent NASA during LVC design reviews, test plan reviews and test performance, along with completing post-test data reviews & assessments of assigned hardware.
• Participate in mission integration meetings and NASA readiness reviews where required.
• Clearly and concisely document technical assessments and recommendations and present all findings and concerns to fellow engineers and when necessary, at NASA Engineering Review Boards.

Requirements

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Five or more years of experience in an engineering environment performing
• Basic programing skills.
• Candidate must be willing to travel as required.
• Able to obtain National Agency Clearance (NAC) status.

Preferences

• 10 years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge in Launch Vehicle electrical systems (with emphasis on Electrical controls, FTS and GPS).

About Us

ZIN Technologies, Inc. is a federal contractor and an award-winning AS 9100 registered small, disadvantaged business (SDB) headquartered in Northeast Ohio.  Established in 1957, ZIN is a leader in providing advanced engineering services and product development solutions for NASA, DoD, and private industry.

ZIN provides full lifecycle development of aerospace systems including design, development, engineering, integration, test, evaluation, orbital operations, systems modeling, simulation, verification, and validation. The flight hardware lifecycle spans concept definition, design, development, fabrication, verification, integration, launch, operations, and data processing. 

We offer expertise in multi-discipline engineering, system and product development, production, and research and technology development. ZIN'S engineering capabilities include systems, mechanical, electrical, fluids, propulsion, structural, thermal, integration and test.

ZIN has a strong heritage in the areas of Space Operations including payload operations, space communications, navigation, and network reconfigurable testbed. ZIN supports exploration systems (ORION, SLS, ISS, commercial vehicles) and space technologies (advanced communications, power, propulsion, cryogenics). 

Our award-winning 200 person organization consists of scientists, engineers, designers, and technicians.  ZIN employs an integrated performance-based management approach, providing experienced people, proven processes and tools and exceptional cost, schedule, and technical performance while identifying and managing program and project risks.

Offering Unsurpassed Product, Process and Service:

• Prime contractor
• Sub-contractor
• Product manufacturer
• Value-added service provider

Company Benefits and Programs

In addition to competitive salaries, ZIN offers excellent benefits to our associates, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; paid leave and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan (immediate vesting); education and training reimbursement; professional development opportunities; employee assistance program; flexible spending plans; credit union membership; and direct deposit.

As a federal contractor, ZIN Technologies strives to comply with all applicable customer, federal, state, and local requirements, up to, and including, COVID-19 vaccine regulations. ZIN Technologies may require its employees to obtain full COVID-19 vaccination, provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, provide documentation to substantiate a valid exemption, as defined by law, and/or comply with all safety protocols related to COVID testing, mask wearing, and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces.

ZIN-Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran